PICTURES: Old Dominion 60, William and Mary 53 (Photos by Diane Cebula)

Diane Cebula, Daily Press

Old Dominion's Gerald Lee is surrounded by fans after defeating William and Mary on Monday, March 8, 2010, during a Colonial Athletic Association tournament championship at the Richmond Coliseum. ODU won 60-53.

Old Dominion's Gerald Lee is surrounded by fans after defeating William and Mary on Monday, March 8, 2010, during a Colonial Athletic Association tournament championship at the Richmond Coliseum. ODU won 60-53. (Diane Cebula, Daily Press)

Think of Old Dominions mens basketball team as a mid-major at your own risk. Notre Dame learned that lesson in March. The Monarchs capped a 27-9 season by beating the Irish 51-50 in the first round of the NCAA tournament, then put a scare into Baylor in the second round. ODUs first win in the Big Dance came on the heels of its regular-season and CAA tournament championships and followed titles in a pair of upstart postseason tournaments. The Monarchs have won 146 games in the last six seasons, and coach Blaine Taylor is two victories away from becoming ODUs winningest coach.

Think of Old Dominions mens basketball team as a mid-major at your own risk. Notre Dame learned that lesson in March. The Monarchs capped a 27-9 season by beating the Irish 51-50 in the first round of the NCAA tournament, then put a scare into Baylor in the second round. ODUs first win in the Big Dance came on the heels of its regular-season and CAA tournament championships and followed titles in a pair of upstart postseason tournaments. The Monarchs have won 146 games in the last six seasons, and coach Blaine Taylor is two victories away from becoming ODUs winningest coach. (Diane Cebula, Daily Press)